Product Engineer I

Description

• Respond to Engineering Change Requests by releasing drawing and modeling packages on schedule.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in technology, tools, and resources. This may include participation in AMCA, UL, DOE, ASHRAE, and AHRI committees.
• Follow and comply with company work and safety rules.
• Create parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks, leveraging VBA to automate file creation and streamline documentation.
• Test, evaluate, and compare competitor’s products, materials, designs, performance and application.
• Test and/or evaluate software or firmware used by engineering.
• Manage engineering data using SolidWorks PDM, ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Create and monitor project status reports.
• Review Corrective Action and Deviation Requests from production facilities, recommending corrective actions.
• Answer technical questions from clients, OEM representatives, and manufacturing engineers at production facilities about products to ensure seamless HVAC system integration.
• Mentor designers and junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Develop and Manage product design schedules using the phase-gate process, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement of engineering procedures.
• Initiate and oversee prototype/ test model development and analyze laboratory data to drive product improvements and innovation.
• Develop and finalize models and drawings for special product requests, collaborating with Product Managers, clients, and manufacturing engineers for approvals.
• Generate technical reports, graphs, and marketing illustrations to define/illustrate system performance and operating characteristics.
• Create and update drawings and BOMs for missing or outdated product documentation, managing files efficiently in SolidWorks PDM.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and plants to ensure design specifications are maintained, streamline and lean out production standards and processes, reduce waste, and recommend design improvements.

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to respective manufacturing locations for product start-up, quality audits, and follow up on the production of products.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle practical issues and interpret varied instructions in written, oral, or diagram form, even in situations with limited standardization.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, VBA, MS Office, and familiarity with tools like ANSYS CFD, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Revit. Phase-Gate development processes, project management, DFMA, FMEA, LabView, AS400, sheet metal forming and fabrication, air movement principles, and fan/blower laws are a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, present information clearly, and effectively communicate and influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering from an accredited four-year College or University
• 1+ years of related engineering and SolidWorks experience is required. Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems and manufacturing processes are a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance